Girleen Howard Obituary
The passing of Girleen Howard of Athens, Tennessee leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on October 16, 2024 at the age of 87. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Girleen Howard to show support.
She was predeceased by: her husband Charles R. Howard (Bob); her brothers, Jerry, Charles and Hershel Croft (Joyce); her parents, Reed Croft and Marie Croft; her parents-in-law, Ira and Carrie Howard; her brother Ken; and her sisters-in-law, Marsha Shelton (Howard) and Dorothy Jones (Howard).
She is survived by: her daughter Robin; her son-in-law Jeff Melton; her grandchildren, Ethan, Emili Melton, Karson and Dakota Roberts; her great grandchildren, Illah, Huk and Ira; her sister Juanita Shell; her sisters-in-law, Betty, Caroline Croft and Alice Faye Hughes; her brother Allan; her siblings-in-law, Marilyn Howard, Jerry Hughes, Jimmy Howard and Don Howard; and her caregiver Patsy Versace.
Visitation was held on Friday, October 18th 2024 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Laycock-Hobbs Funeral Home (521 N Jackson St, Athens, TN 37371). A graveside service was held on Friday, October 18th 2024 at 2:00 PM at the McMinn Memory Gardens (1727-1739 Co Rd 560, Athens, TN 37303).
